Being a parent is one of the most important jobs on earth, but we all know it can be challenging at times.

With the help of our incredible volunteers, our local NCT communities help you to combat loneliness, make new friends, share stories and information, and most importantly, have fun with your baby.

Two babies at parent and baby group

Our parent and baby meet-ups and groups

Babies at a play group

Bumps & Babies Play

NCT Bumps & Babies play groups are a fun way to meet other local parents. Some of our groups also welcome toddlers and older children.

Parents attending an NCT walk and talk

Walk & Talk

Walking is great for our wellbeing and health. NCT Walk & Talk groups meet outside and allow you to enjoy some fresh air while meeting other local parents in your area. 

Baby at Cafe Group

Bumps & Babies Chat

Bumps & Babies Chat groups offer a chance to meet other local parents in a public space like a cafe.

Once Mark went back to work, I felt incredibly lonely. I had a crying baby and was very, very tired. I almost lost sight of who I was. My confidence was low. A friend told me about NCT’s Bumps & Babies. It took a bit of courage, and a lot of make-up, but I found myself walking into a café of parents with babes in arms like me. The volunteer was super welcoming and kind. Before too long I was hearing stories that sounded so familiar it made me laugh. I realised, I was not alone.

Amy, Nuneaton

As a new dad on Shared Parental Leave I just felt like I really needed to get out of the house. Being able to drop in to Bumps & Babies was a lifeline as it gave me some time and space to meet other parents and a bit of structure to our day.

Matt, Hitchin

Find parent and baby groups

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23 Jul
Morningside Tuesday 23 July 2024 2-3.30 pm
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Leaf & Bean Cafe, Edinburgh, EH10 5RA
24 Jul
St Marks Bumps and Babies NCT
10:00am - 12:00pm
St Mark's Church, Southampton, SO15 2LU
24 Jul
NCT Mid Beds Bumps and Babies 24th july
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Flitwick Village Hall, Flitwick, MK45 1HP
25 Jul
NCT New Parents Meet Up 25 July
10:00am - 11:00am
The Hideaway Cafe, Guildford, GU1 4AZ
Free
25 Jul
Bumps & Babies Balham 25/07/24
10:00am - 12:00pm
Balham Baptist Church, London, SW12 8QX
25 Jul
Coffee morning at The George, Wanstead
10:30am - 12:30pm
The George, Wanstead, E11 2RL
25 Jul
Hastings Bumps & Babies
1:00pm - 2:30pm
St Helen's Church Hall, Hastings, TN34 2RA
Free
25 Jul
Thurs July 25 Parent Space @ Bumps & Babes
1:15pm - 2:45pm
Shepperton Village Hall, Shepperton, TW17 9AU
25 Jul
Polwarth Bumps and Babies Thurs 25 July 2-3.30 pm
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Polwarth Parish Church, Edinburgh, EH11 1HW
26 Jul
Basingstoke Bumps and Babies
10:00am - 11:30am
Brookvale Village Hall, Basingstoke, RG21 7RP
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